# @thegistusa on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIKDoxjtr1Q
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-07T19:30:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

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One of the biggest storylines of the 2025 MLB season? The torpedo bat — and it’s taking over the league. ⚾⁣
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The buzz really kicked off when five Yankees players went deep with the bowling pin-shaped bat during a massive 20–9 Opening Week win over the Brewers. 🧢⁣
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Since then, the bat’s unusual design — made to shift the sweet spot and increase damage on contact — has been the center of baseball chatter. 💬⁣
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There’s been some pushback from traditionalists, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is embracing the innovation. In a recent statement to The New York Times, he said: “They’re absolutely good for baseball... discussions and debates about it show that something about the game still matters beyond TV ratings or revenue.” 👀⁣
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Despite its odd look, the torpedo bat is fully compliant with MLB rules, and more players are testing it out. 💪⁣
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts weighed in, saying it’s not surprising that in today’s game, players are more open-minded when it comes to gaining a competitive edge. 🔥⁣
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Whether it's a gimmick or the future of hitting, one thing’s for sure: the torpedo bat is making serious noise this season. 📢⁣
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How do you feel about these bats GISTers? 🤔 #thegist⁣
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(c/o nytimes)⁣
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#mlb #menssports #baseball #torpedobats #torpedo #majorleaguebaseball #commissioner #robmanfred #sportsbiz

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

commissioner, torpedobats, thegist, robmanfred, majorleaguebaseball, mlb, menssports, sportsbiz, baseball, torpedo

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